Memories of Namibia

Isaac, one of our bushman guides, and Ray pause under the shade of a tree for a few moments before continuing to look for leopard tracks

Baboons are often overlooked, but if you take the time to observe them closely you’ll be treated to a fascinating display of behaviour that isn’t too dissimilar to our own!

You can see by the size of these two cheetahs’ stomachs that they have just had a successful hunt and a good feed. Even so, while they were resting by the termite mound they were still sizing up a nearby kudu!

A man full of cheer, Reinhardt Ngaringombe is one of the most knowledgeable and dedicated guides we work with. He always goes out of his way to ensure his guests have a great time.

Namibia is a remarkable landscape of huge horizons which seem to stretch on forever in every direction

A particularly impressive termite mound – even Isaac wanted to stop and take a closer look!

Under the relentless African sun, a giraffe browses despite the fierce thorns

As with all species, water means life to elephants and they can consume 200 litres in a single day

The stark reality of the illegal rhino horn trade: In an effort to dissuade poachers from killing these animals, many national parks and game reserves have now resorted to removing horns before they become victims. In South Africa alone, 1004 rhinos were illegally killed in 2013, 1215 last year, and 393 as of April this year – the statistics are frightening when you consider the entire African population is only approximately 25,000 individuals. Please take a look at http://www.savetherhino.org for more information.

After a long day of tracking, Isaac looks pensively over the bush as the day draws to a close

If you’ve spent time in the African bush you’ll hear a sound as well as see a pretty sunset when you look at this photograph. In the early evening, the deep, drawn out roars of male lions dominate the atmosphere and this photo conjures up a mixture of emotions. The lion becomes a very different beast once darkness has returned to the bush!

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About Woodlore Limited

Woodlore, The School of Wilderness Bushcraft, was founded in 1983 by the British Bushcraft expert, Ray Mears. Paving the way for Bushcraft courses in the UK, Woodlore began with Ray teaching small groups of students the knowledge and techniques that he had spent most of his early life honing. With Ray’s ambition and perserverance, Woodlore has since grown into a world-renowned and highly respected school, offering in-depth courses on a wide range of bushcraft and survival subjects.